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    Conversation with Jason Ronald about the Xbox disc to digital program

    26/08/2026 | 4 mins.
    Exclusive! Live from the Xbox booth at Gamescom, the team catches up with Jason Ronald (Vice President of Next Generation at Xbox) to break down major news for physical game collectors.
    Xbox is launching a new feature for Xbox Insiders that allows players to convert physical discs into digital licenses directly tied to their accounts.
    In this episode, we cover:

    How it works: How inserting your physical disc unlocks a digital entitlement tied to your account.

    Supported titles: Initial availability for thousands of Xbox One and Xbox Series X games, with plans to expand over time.

    Disc sharing & secondary consoles: What happens if you lend your disc to a friend or sign into a digital-only console like the Xbox Series S.

    Future outlook: The team's game preservation goals, multi-disc backward compatibility, and the future of digital ecosystems.

    Tune in for the full scoop on Xbox's latest game preservation push straight from the show floor in Germany!
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    Crazy Taxi World Tour Gameplay & Hands-On Preview! | Gamescom Impressions

    26/08/2026 | 24 mins.
    We got our hands on Crazy Taxi World Tour at Gamescom! In this episode of Gamer Tag Radio, Danny Peña and Riana Manuel Peña share their full hands-on preview, first impressions, and gameplay breakdown after spending nearly an hour with the game.
    From exploring the Germany map to testing out new traversal mechanics like Crazy Drift, Crazy Boost, and Crazy Stop, we cover everything this updated Sega classic has to offer. Plus, hear our thoughts on side quests, arcade passenger pickups, hilarious characters, and classic soundtrack tunes!
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    Stranger Than Heaven Gameplay Preview & Hands-On Impressions! | Gamescom 2026

    26/08/2026 | 12 mins.
    Danny Peña and Riana Manuel Peña share their hands-on impressions of Stranger Than Heaven from Sega's press event in Los Angeles! From developer balance updates and revamped boss fights to the game's unique combat mechanics, photorealistic visual style, and 50-year narrative arc, we break down what makes this upcoming RGG Studio title stand out.
    Subscribe to Gamer Tag Radio for gaming previews, hands-on reviews, and event coverage!
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    Gears of War: E-Day Hands-On Campaign Preview & Hands-On Impressions

    25/08/2026 | 21 mins.
    Danny Peña, Parris Lilly, and Riana Manuel-Peña sit down to share their hands-on impressions of the single-player campaign preview for Gears of War: E-Day!
    The team dives deep into playing Chapter 1 and parts of Act 2, highlighting key gameplay updates, performance on Xbox Series S vs. PC, new class-based mechanics, and the return to the series' dark, gritty roots.
    In this episode, we cover:

    First Impressions: How Gears of War: E-Day feels on Xbox Series S and PC running on Unreal Engine 5.

    New Mechanics & Features: Dynamic destructible cover, class abilities (Marcus, Dom, Reyes, Mags), and verticality.

    Open Districts: Exploration, secondary side objectives, and earning weapon upgrades/mods.

    Tone & Narrative: A darker sci-fi tone, seeing a younger Marcus Fenix, and initial reactions to Emergence Day.

    Campaign Details: Single-player preview details vs. full release features (4-player online & 2-player split-screen co-op).

    Connect with us:

    Danny Peña

    Parris Lilly

    Pete Toledo

    Riana Manuel-Peña

    Send us questions - fanmail@gamertagradio.com | Speakpipe.com/gamertagradio or 786-273-7GTR. Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/gtr chat with other GTR community member.
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    NVIDIA Gamescom 2026 Announcements: DLSS 4.5, Ray Reconstruction & RTX Spark Laptops

    25/08/2026 | 12 mins.
    Danny Peña and Parris Lilly break down all the major announcements from NVIDIA's GeForce event at Gamescom! From the rollout of DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction to the new RTX Spark laptops and GeForce NOW upgrades, here is everything you need to know about the future of PC gaming graphics.
    (Sponsored segment by NVIDIA GeForce)

    In this episode, we cover:

    DLSS 4.5 & Ray Reconstruction: Upgrades to lighting, image quality, and AI denoiser performance powered by NVIDIA's 2nd generation transformer model.

    Supported Titles: First look at DLSS 4.5 implementation in 007 First Light, Control Resonate, Cyberpunk 2077, and Pragmata.

    RTX 50 Series Specs: Dynamic multi-frame generation and hardware-level performance features.

    RTX Spark Laptops: Next-gen portable gaming performance offering 1440p at 100+ FPS.

    RTX Remix & Mods: Community projects getting DLSS 4.5 upgrades, including Painkiller RTX and Morrowind RTX.

    NVIDIA ACE & Cloud Gaming: AI-powered teammates via NVIDIA ACE and new GeForce NOW features, including Steam Machine support.

    Connect with us:

    Danny Peña

    Parris Lilly

    Pete Toledo

    Riana Manuel-Peña

    Send us questions - fanmail@gamertagradio.com | Speakpipe.com/gamertagradio or 786-273-7GTR. Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/gtr chat with other GTR community member.
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About Gamertag Radio
Step into the world of gaming with Gamertag Radio! As one of the most established gaming podcasts, we bring you twice-weekly episodes packed with breaking news, expert reviews, and exclusive interviews. Join hosts Danny Peña, Peter Toledo, Parris Lilly, and Riana Manuel-Peña as they dive into the latest gaming trends and topics. Podcasting since Feb 2005. Business Email: podcast@gamertagradio.com
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